May 29, 2021

 - Planning for my dad's birthday with his gifts and fav meal etc. I don't remember the last time I celebrated his bday with him. Super excited!

- I am still managing to make my home a comfortable and happy place for everyone! We eat at least one meal together.

- really horrid times in India and the world is facing on a daily basis, but am I selfish to feel this happy everyday! Well at least I am honest.

May 28, 2021

 - we had a rough day today which was emotional and challenging.. but I managed to take control and got everyone move past the tension.. I like my family and love taking care of them.

- my friend Anisha, has been a pillar of strength for me.. love her to the core.

- I had ice cream today after one year!

May 27, 2021

  - My dad is loving this new role in his life.. he wakes up excited and happy planning for her. makes me smile!

- I received a call from a distant relative and was pleasantly surprised how she mentioned and praised me for my resilience. Thank you :)

- V still looking out for me and my pains and aches.. thanks as always!

May 26, 2021

 - observing similarities between me and my kid.. its so amusing.. 

- those dainty lil fingers.. that she moves constantly, will she be a musician? Lets see!

- I love it when she smiles and frowns involuntarily in her sleep! So funny!

May 25, 2021

 - Sometimes it feels unreal.. almost like I am living a dream. and then seeing her makes it all real and full of happiness!

- settling in slowly with the idea of parenthood. Liking my new role.

- her beautiful eyes!

May 24, 2021

- Even though my diet is still restricted, I do feel slightly more normal now. Thank god for small mercies.

- potentially my last doctor's check up in this regard. Phew!

- driving with my love, talking about her.... our future plans. How exciting!

May 23, 2021

- I see V grinning and smiling more these days.. joy!

- my sister calls her everyday, twice.. so cute.

- Some relief for my parents and some very well deserved monetary rewards in their life! Happy

May 22, 2021

 - I have started holding her a bit more confidently..

- Spending time with her in the afternoons, changing, feeding soothing... Loving it.

- Watching her sleep is my new favorite hobby!  

May 21, 2021

 - Day 10 of her in our lives.. such exciting times. 

- I saw her hiccup and it is adorable... my puppy.

- I love the sound she makes when drinking her milk!

May 20, 2021

- those beautiful earrings my parents gave me... love it.

- I have a role model in front of me to emulate! My mother.

- Life has been kind to me... lets acknowledge that and be grateful.

May 19, 2021

 - Her smile in the morning! It feels she knows me.

- She also talks in her sleep... haha maybe to some imaginary friends.

- watching this lil tiny human grow everyday is so satisfying!

May 18, 2021

- Last entire year, I was challenged to the core... but I survived it. Not only survived but thrived! I feel deeply rewarded and proud of how I have managed myself.

- learning to be a parent comes with good bad and ugly but I wouldn't trade it for anything.

- I love those tiny lil feet <3